Manufacturing Engineering Asc Mgr - L4

Requisition  Eligible?:
Yes

ERP amount: $50 LMRecognition

Relocation:
Possible Type:
Leader

Shift: 1

Clearance Prior to Start:
None Final Clearance:
None Pay Transparency: $ - $Experience Level: Experienced Professional FT/PT/Casual:
Full Time Department : MFC-Primary Business Unit: MFC-Primary Standard

Job Description You will be the Manufacturing Engineering Lead (Optics Manufacturing Associate Manager) for the Optical Components Center. Our team is responsible for ultra precision machining, thin film coatings, and the production of complex optical components.

What You Will Be Doing As the Manufacturing Engineering Lead you will direct a team of 5 10 engineers, driving best in class manufacturing practices for high performance optics.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Lead business execution by applying statistical process control, design of experiments, advanced analytics, and root‑cause analysis to continuously improve process yield, cost, and schedule.

Manage non‑recurring projects from concept through production, ensuring design‑for‑manufacture and automation requirements are met.

Champion technology advancement by steering research, development, and integration of new manufacturing equipment and processes.

Develop and deliver capital‑improvement plans that expand capability, capacity, and next‑generation readiness.

Build organizational talent through manpower planning, hiring, training, and ongoing performance coaching for the engineering team.

Why Join UsThe ideal candidate is a collaborative, results‑driven leader who thrives in a fast‑paced production environment and is passionate about delivering cutting‑edge optical hardware.

This role offers direct impact on world‑class programs, hands‑on technical work, and the opportunity to shape a high‑performance engineering culture.

We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

Further Information About This Opportunity This position is in Orlando. Discover more about our Orlando, Florida location.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Basic Qualificationso Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Optical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Chemical Engineering or closely related technical field.o Manufacturing Engineering Experience working in a Manufacturing environment with responsibility for developing, implementing and troubleshooting manufacturing processes.o Experience in all aspects of the manufacturing engineering responsibility including; production support, non-recurring activities, capital investment and research and development. o The ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance is required.

Desired Skillso Skills and/or experience in one or more categories of optics manufacturing engineering;

- Gridding/Patterning technologies including Coat/Expose/Develop, metal or thin film deposition (PVD, CVD, IBS) and metrology supporting manufacture of patterned components.o Demonstrated experience developing and troubleshooting optics manufacturing or semiconductor processes in a production environment.o Demonstrated identification and execution of research and development projects in the field of optics or semiconductor manufacturing.o Demonstrated leadership of non-recurring activities including technical and logistical planning, execution and communication with program teams.o

Demonstrated planning and execution of capital projects including technology identification, justification and specification.o Demonstrated leadership of diverse teams performing in a manufacturing environment…